Fresh, modern, Italian Cuisine with a strong mediterranean flair using organic and free range produce wherever possible
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We aim to produce a new menu for each season, providing fresh, modern Italian cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.

Children are most welcome. We offer dishes marked with a smiling face at half price for a child’s portion.

Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us of any type of food allergy.

We kindly ask our customers not to smoke in the restaurant.

A La Carte Menu - Lunch Menu - Set Menu - Refreshments

breads

Pane Rustico Con Aglio Al Forno £2.75
Crusty rustic bread served warm with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic. A must for garlic lovers!
 
Bruschetta Con Salmone E Pesto Di Rucola £2.80
Bruschetta topped with creme fraiche, rocket pesto, smoked salmon and cray fish.
 
Bruschetta Rustica Pomodoro E Mozzarella £2.80
Bruschetta with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, red onion and melted mozzarella.
 
Misto Di Pane Buonissimo £5.50
A selection of the above breads, enough for two to share.

Starters

Zuppa Fatta In Casa £3.50
Freshly made soup served with warm rustic bread.
 
Insalata Pera Gorgonzola E Noci £4.50
Pear stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, sprinkled with walnuts on a bed of mixed leaves dressed with honey balsamic dressing.
 
Fegatini Di Pollo Con Pancetta Cipolla E Salvia £4.95
Sauteed free-range chicken livers with pancetta, onion and sage. Cooked in a sweet marsala wine sauce, served on a slice of crispy deep fried polenta.
 
Cozze Al Pomodoro Finocchio E Piselli £4.95 starter £8.95 main Childrens portion available
Fresh mussels in a light white wine, garlic and tomato sauce with diced fennel and peas.

Pasta

Orecchiette Cavolfiore Zafferano E Taleggio £4.50 starter £8.50 main V
Little ear shaped pasta cooked in a creamy cauliflower, saffron and taleggio cheese sauce. Served with cherry tomatoes and pecorino shavings.
 
Linguine Al Nero Di Seppia Con Gamberoni E Pesce Spada £5.50 starter £10.50 main V
Black linguine pasta with garlic, chilli, fennel seeds and olive oil tossed with swordfish, king prawns and baby spinach.
Traditionally, Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta - but if you would like it please ask!
 
Mezze Maniche Con Ragú Di Salsiccia £4.95 starter £8.50 main
Large tubes of pasta with Italian sausage meat ragú, rosemary, red onions and parmesan shavings.
 
Orzotto Primavera Con Dolcelatte £4.50 starter £8.50 main Childrens portion available
Risotto with a twist: pearl barley is used instead of rice cooked with mixed spring vegetables and dolcelatte cheese, topped with pecorino shavings.

Mains

Timballo Di Pasta Al Forno Con Ragú Di Verdure £8.95 V Childrens portion available
Three cheese oven baked Sicilian pasta with a vegetable ragú layered with mushrooms and boiled eggs.
 
Spadellata Di Pesce Alla Mediterranea £13.95 Childrens portion available
A typical southern Italian fish stew to include king prawns, calamari, mussels and a boneless fillet of white fish. Served with a timbale of herb rice andgrilled rustic bread.
 
Cosciotto D’Agnello Al Rosmarino E Vino Rosso £12.50
Slow cooked shank of lamb with black pudding, rosemary and red wine. Served with spring onion and oregano mash, roasted balsamic baby carrots.
 
Orata Al Cartoccio £12.50
Whole fresh bream, oven baked in a parcel. Stuffed with rocket, cherry tomatoes and chorizo sausage. Served with sauteed potatoes, green beans and baby carrots.
When ordering, please ask if you like head and tail off before cooking as this fish is served on the bone.
 
Medaglioni Di Maiale Con Gorgonzola E Pepe Verde £12.50 Childrens portion available
Medallions of pork fillet in a creamy gorgonzola and green peppercorn sauce. Served with spring onion and oregano mash, green beans and saffron cauliflower.
 
Bistecca Con Taleggio Timo E Funghi £12.50 Childrens portion available
Grilled sirloin steak, topped with thyme and melted taleggio cheese. Served on a bed of oyster mushrooms accompanied by sauteed potatoes, roasted balsamic baby carrots and saffron cauliflower.
 
Pollo Ripieno Di Mozzarella E Pesto Avvolto Con Prosciutto £10.50
Free-range chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella and rocket pesto wrapped in parma ham. Served with sauteed potatoes, green beans and roasted balsamic baby carrots.

Extras

Mixed salad leaves tossed with honey balsamic dressing topped with pecorino cheese £2.95
Sauteed potatoes £1.50
Roasted balsamic baby carrots £1.80
Buttered green beans £1.80
Saffron cauliflower £1.80

Dessert

Frutti Di Bosco Al Vino Rosso Con Gelato Alla Vaniglia E Savoiardi £3.95
Mixed berries soaked in red wine and star anise served with vanilla ice cream and Savoiardi biscuits.
 
Panna Cotta Al Caffe E Baileys £3.95
Home-made Baileys and espresso panna cotta.
 
Crespelle Con Banana E Nutella £4.50
Home-made crepes filled with banana, sultanas and nutella. Served with chocolate ice cream.
 
Misto Di Dolci Per Due £7.95 for two to share
A mixed platter of traditional Italian desserts, enough for two to share.
 
Foresta Nera £4.50
A delicious Italian chocolate cake with a light cream and zabaglione filling.
 
I Gelati!
We are offering a selection of quality Italian ice cream and dairy-free sorbet.
Please ask to find out about the different flavours available.
 
Why not have a glass of dessert wine?
We are offering a wonderful Moscato Di Pantelleria by the glass 125cl £3.50
 
Misto Di Formaggi £4.50 for one £6.95 for two to share
A selection of gorgonzola, parmesan caciocavallo and provolone piccante cheeses served with dried fruit, bread and biscuits.
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menu prizzo fisso

Available 12 noon to 2.15pm
1 Course £6.95 or 2 Courses £8.50
 
STARTERS
 
Zuppa Fatta In Casa V

Freshly made soup served with warm rustic bread.

 
Bruschetta Rustica Pomodoro E Mozzarella V
Bruschetta with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, red onions and melted mozzarella.
 
Salmone Affumicato Con Capperi E Gamberetti
Smoked salmon, cray fish and caperberries served on a bed of mixed leaves.
 
MAIN COURSES
 
Pasta Del Giorno V
Chef’s choice of pasta for today.
 
Filetti Di Sogliola Al Pepe Verde
Boneless fillet of Pangasius (a fish very similar to sole) cooked in a white wine, cream and peppercorn sauce, wilted spinach and cray fish. Served with green beans and sauteed potatoes.
 
Pollo Marinato Alla Griglia
Free-range chicken breast marinated in Italian herbs and then chargrilled. Finished with diced fresh tomatoes and drizzled with pesto dressing, served
with a crisp salad, sauteed potatoes and saffron cauliflower.
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£18.50 plus 10% service charge
 
STARTERS
 
Zuppa Fatta In Casa V
Freshly made soup served with warm rustic bread.
 
Bruschetta Con Salmone E Pesto Di Rucola
Bruschetta topped with creme fraiche, rocket pesto, smoked salmon and cray fish
 
Mezze Maniche Con Ragú Di Salsiccia
Large tubes of pasta with Italian sausage meat ragú, rosemary, red onions and parmesan shavings.
 
Insalata Pera Gorgonzola E Noci V
Pear stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, sprinkled with walnuts on a bed of mixed leaves dressed with honey balsamic dressing.
 
MAIN COURSES
 
Pollo Ripieno Di Mozzarella E Pesto Avvolto Con Prosciutto
Free-range chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella and rocket pesto wrapped in parma ham. Served with sauteed potatoes, green beans and roasted balsamic baby carrots.
 
Spadellata Di Pesce Alla Mediterranea
A typical southern Italian fish stew to include king prawns, calamari, mussels and a boneless fillet of white fish. Served with a timbale of herb rice andgrilled rustic bread.
 
Bistecca Con Taleggio Timo E Funghi
Grilled sirloin steak, topped with thyme and melted taleggio cheese. Served on a bed of oyster mushrooms accompanied by sauteed potatoes, roasted balsamicbaby carrots and saffron cauliflower.
 
Timballo Di Pasta Al Forno Con Ragú Di Verdure V
Three cheese oven baked Sicilian pasta with a vegetable ragú layered with mushrooms and boiled eggs.
 
DESSERT
 
Panna Cotta Al Caffe E Baileys
Home-made Baileys and espresso panna cotta.
 
Frutti Di Bosco Al Vino Rosso Con Gelato Alla Vaniglia E Savoiardi
Mixed berries soaked in red wine and star anise served with vanilla ice cream and Savoiardi biscuits.
 
Foresta Nera
A delicious Italian chocolate cake with a light cream and zabaglione filling.
 
Filter coffee
 
Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V
Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us if you have any type of food allergy. £5 per person deposit is required to confirm your booking.
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refreshments

Aperitifs and Spirits £1.80
Mixers 70p
A wide range of aperitifs, sherry and vermouths are available.
 
Beers £2.50
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Italian)
Messina (Italian)
Moretti (Italian)
Alcohol Free Becks
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £1.50
Pepsi
Orange Juice
Lemonade
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £1.95
Appletiser
Cranberry Juice
J20 Orange & Passion Fruit
 
Mineral Water Still or Sparkling
75cl Bottle £2.95, Glass 95p
 
Digestifs £2.50
Amaretto
Grappa
Strega
Sambuca
Tia Maria
Nocello
Limoncello etc
 
Coffee & Tea
Coffee regular. £1.30
Espresso £1.30
Short, strong, black coffee.
Espresso Doppio £1.70
Two shots of espresso.
Cappuccino £1.40
Espresso and hot milk topped with frothed milk.
Latte £1.40
Shot of espresso, steamed milk and just a little foamed milk.
Caffé Macchiato £1.40
Shot of espresso, topped with a single spoon of frothed milk.
Decaffeinated Coffee £1.30
Liqueur Coffee £2.95
With a choice of your favourite liqueur.
Teas £1.30
Darjeeling, Organic Earl Grey, Lemon Tea,
Organic Peppermint, Traditional English.
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Polite Notice
We would like to inform you that only one final bill will be issued per table. It is our policy not to accept payment with individual orders, as we would like to concentrate our attention fully on making sure you have a most enjoyable evening.
Please note that to enable us to offer the best service to all our customers, our party bookings are limited to 12 persons on Friday and Saturday evenings.


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